MANAPUA

Procedure:
Dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar and shortening. Mix in enough
flour to make a fairly stiff dough. Knead until smooth. Cover and
let rise in warm place for 2-4 hours until double.
ManapuaIngredients:

1 lb char siu
1 recipe basic yeast dough

Procedure:
Chop char siu into small pieces. Divide dough into 24 pieces, then
flatten with palm of hand. Place one portion filling in middle of
dough circle. Pleat edges of circle and press firmly; pleat entire
circle in this fashion. Wrap up entire circle and press all edges
together to close. Place filled buns on squares of paper and let rise
10 minutes. Arrange buns in a steamer 1/2 inch apart and steam 15-18
minutes over high heat; remove and serve.